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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.55, 1,644.03 and 913.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.55, 1,644.03 and 913.29 is: 1,257.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.55 : 1,644.03 = 913.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.55/1,644.03 = 913.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.55x = 1,644.03 × 913.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.55x = 1,501,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,476.16/1,193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.99

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